What is the physical therapist assistant program like at CCRI?
The physical therapist assistant program is a 2 year program that integrates classroom preparation and clinical practice. General education courses such as English Composition, Oral Communication, Anatomy, Physiology, Algebra, and Psychology enhance the physical therapist assistant core courses. The core courses include laboratory sessions to learn and practice hands on skills required to be a physical therapist assistant. The students have 3 clinical education experiences in various physical therapy settings to practice skills learned in the classroom under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
